Director of Services - Maternity Cover

Do you want to deliver this challenging agenda? As the Director of Services you will be working effectively with partner organisations including Local Authority and the NHS, other providers and both national and local charities.

Director of Services Responsibilities:

The Director of Services will play a strong leadership role within the organisation; responsible for the day-to-day management, safe operation and continuous improvement of their organisation and its front-line services that support people with visual impairment and other disabilities. You will ensure strong reporting, performance management; governance and accountability mechanisms are in place across all front line services.

These services include:

- Day Services, centred around a large, specialist day care centre;
- Community Visual Impairment Services operating across the area;
- Low Vision clinics and specialist support;
- Supported Living services in a 14-unit scheme

You will be able to deputise effectively for the CEO and, as part of the Senior Leadership Team, ensure that Focus has strategic and operational plans that in turn deliver our charitable aims and key objectives: providing high quality services and improving access to support within a sustainable business model.

Director of Services Requirements:

- Experience in a senior leadership/director role in a health or social care setting
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent).
- Experience of leading outstanding regulated services (eg: CQC).
- Understanding of public services and the third sector and are looking to make a genuine impact on the lives of people affected by complex conditions.

About the organisation:

Our client is a leading specialist charity providing expert support, advice and information to anyone in the Birmingham area affected by sight loss or other disabilities. They provide a wide range of services including low vision, independent living support, specialist advice, counselling and befriending, day services and supported living. They work closely with partner organisations to ensure that people have the best possible opportunities to live independently, make choices about their lives and improve their physical and emotional health and wellbeing.

Location: Harborne, Birmingham

Job type: Full Time, Maternity Cover

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum

Closing date: 25 January 2021 @ 9.00 a.m.

You may have experience of the following: Centre Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Project Manager, Director of Services, Healthcare, Social, Director of Service Delivery, Head of Service Delivery, Strategic Manager, etc.

Ref: 96147

In the UK, currently there are around 950,000 young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs). The Trust works with around 55,000 young people across the UK. We support young people through teams of staff, volunteers and delivery partners in three English regions and offices in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each of the regions and countries has a Director and in the countries they are supported by Country Advisory Councils, which are made up of non-executive volunteers.

This role is responsible for ensuring we maximise our income in compliance with our funding agreements and alerting in a timely manner any issues preventing us from doing so. It is part of the Contract Management Team, which is responsible for maximising our income by working effectively across operations, finance and fundraising in a proactive manner to maximise income, ensure compliance and raise awareness of our performance. 

Homebased during Covid restrictions and then this role will be based in our Birmingham centre.

This role is part-funded by European Social Funding

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform!Develop your skills for your career and your role
• The Trust will contribute 5%of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives is the right thing to do.

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT NOW (Network of Women), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBT Network). For more information, click here.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

Head of Multiple Disadvantage

Salary: £44,786
Responsible to: BVSC Director
Location: BVSC, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DR
Hours of work: 35 per week
Duration: Fixed Contract until June 2022 (with potential for extension)

We are looking for a skilled professional who is ready to take the lead as Head of Multiple Disadvantage. As Head of Multiple Disadvantage you will be a critical member of our senior management team, joining a team of active changemakers.

You will be playing a pivotal role in informing the way Birmingham works with people experiencing multiple disadvantage.

Birmingham Changing Futures Together are committed to working with experts by experience in order to transform the way services are commissioned, and make service delivery more effective. As Head of Multiple Disadvantage, you will be confident in your ability to work alongside a diverse and vibrant range of people with a range or experiences and backgrounds.

In this role, you will be leading in the delivery of the business and systems change action plan, as well as the rebuilding process following the Covid crisis. You will be expertly line managing your team, encouraging development and well-being.

As Head of Multiple Disadvantage, you will use your financial skills to directly manage budgets and provide strategic oversight for delegated budgets, as well as ensuring that quarterly outcomes are met.

As Head of Multiple Disadvantage, you will play a pivotal role in engaging with local, regional, and national stakeholders. As part of the National Fulfilling Lives programme, you will be a sector leader, active in advocating for systems change, working towards achieving the local and national programme outcomes.

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate the following BVSC organisational values:

Commitment: Making a positive difference through passion, innovation and social action.

Collaboration: Connecting people and organisations to work together to improve lives.

Inclusion: Empowering and involving everyone in creating a fair and equitable Birmingham.

Integrity: Building trust through delivering excellent outcomes.

Closing date Wednesday 20th January 2020 at 10am

Interviews will be conducted Via Zoom